consultants

Jeanette Sartain

Jeanette Sartain is committed to assisting people in improving the quality of their lives by discovering tools for achieving their own positive solutions. Her extensive training and on-the-job experience are utilized in work that includes Mediation, Facilitation, Conflict Coaching, and Training. That work addresses issues including, but not limited to, Multiple-Party, Government, Corporate, Community, Family/Elder, and Business/Consumer.

She is experienced in Diversity and Cultural Competency, and works with clients from many different backgrounds. Her Native American heritage provides a unique perspective in dealing with issues affecting those from varied cultures.

Jeanette believes in respect for the client and their needs; and a positive, supportive approach.

Conflict Coaching customized for each client. The process can be private and one-on-one, or used in groups. Sessions are individually designed using evaluation instruments to determine conflict styles, power bases, and immediate needs; progressing to dialogue/discussion, exercises, goal setting, and follow-up.

Trainer, Educator and Outreach Specialist

Trainer specializing in large group education and Tribal Liaison (working with 33 California Tribes), U.S. Department of Commerce

Co-Developer/Trainer – PeaceMoves: Working with Conflict, for re-entry prison inmates

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Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency

Sacramento District Attorney Mediation Training

CalEPA Employee Training on Conflict Management and Problem Solving

Cultural Competency for Sacramento Police Early Response Teams

Sacramento Police, S.P.I.R.I.T. Program, aiding gang-affiliated youth

Victim/Offender Mediation Program for youthful offenders and their victims

Writer

Published articles on a variety of subjects in the field of social issues and violence prevention; authored a comprehensive survey for targeting the needs of elders published in Bacchus Literary Supplement, Gato Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle; winner of Alpha Publishing “Poets’ Project,” San Francisco. Currently, writing books on conflict coaching and life enrichment.